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Blessed José López Piteira

Blessed José López Piteira, also known as José María or Manuel López Piteira, was an Augustinian friar and deacon who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War.

Feast Day November 30Born March 27, 1913Died November 30, 1936

Biography

Blessed José López Piteira, also known as José María or Manuel López Piteira, was an Augustinian friar and deacon who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 27 March 1913 in Arroyo Blanco, Jatibonico, Camagüey, Cuba.

José López Piteira grew up in a deeply religious Catholic family and felt a calling to serve God from a young age. In pursuit of his vocation, he joined the Order of St. Augustine and was ordained as a deacon. He embraced his religious life with fervor, dedicating himself to prayer, study, and ministering to the faithful.

Unfortunately, the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 plunged the country into chaos and religious persecution. As a result of his unwavering faith and commitment to his calling, José López Piteira became a target for those opposed to the Catholic Church. Despite the risks, he refused to renounce his faith or abandon his duties.

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